When we talk it’s like
The whales in the ocean
And the planes in the sky
Fall silent to listen

Though the clamour
Continues like we never
Told a lie when we said
We’re both just fine.

I’m tired of farewells
And I don’t want goodbyes
Because when we say hello
It’s like a trial:

Meaningless unless
We tell the truth.
But I wonder if
You even realise

That I’m asking you
For help, because
I know you understand.
Don’t you understand?

I only hurt myself
When the whales in the ocean
And the planes in the sky
Hold their breath to listen

But are disappointed
As, like before, I lie
Through my teeth and
Say I’m perfectly okay.

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